[Webcast] Meaningful Transparency in AI: What Privacy Laws Actually Require (March 25, 2026)

HaystackID Blog | January 26, 2026
See what privacy laws require for meaningful AI transparency, including disclosures, governance, and defensible communication practices.

[Webcast] Meaningful Transparency in AI: What Privacy Laws Actually Require (March 25, 2026)

As AI becomes embedded across business operations, regulators and consumers are increasingly focused on how organizations explain the use of AI in clear, accurate, and legally defensible ways. From state consumer privacy statutes to emerging global AI frameworks, privacy laws and regulatory guidance are converging on a common expectation: transparency must be meaningful, not merely technical or aspirational.

HaystackID’s upcoming webcast will explore what regulators mean by “meaningful transparency,” including when and how organizations must disclose AI use, automated decision-making, and data processing practices in privacy notices, consumer disclosures, and internal governance documentation.

Moderated by HaystackID® Data Protection Officer Christopher Wall, attendees will learn how organizations can translate complex AI systems into disclosures that are understandable, accurate, and aligned with legal requirements. Expert panelists will discuss common pitfalls—such as over-generalized language, inconsistent disclosures, and misalignment between technical reality and public statements—and offer guidance on building AI transparency programs that withstand regulatory scrutiny while maintaining consumer trust.

Event Details

During the webcast, attendees will learn how to balance near-term enablement with risk management, outlining practical methods to measure value, adoption, and control without overengineering in the process.   

+ Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
+ Time: 11 AM CDT / 12 PM EDT
+ Registration link

Expert Panelists

+ Aleida Gonzalez
Global Advisory Managing Director, HaystackID
An accomplished attorney and military intelligence officer, Aleida Gonzalez brings a rare combination of legal expertise, national security expertise, and strategic advisory capability that uniquely positions her to lead in the field of AI governance. With nearly a decade of service as a prosecutor and extensive military experience, Aleida has operated at the intersection of law, policy, and security—advising senior leaders, managing complex investigations, and shaping outcomes in high-stakes environments. Building on her AI Governance certification and prior service as a prosecutor, Aleida’s professional development reflects decades of deliberate preparation for managing high-risk, high-consequence systems where accountability, policy, and operational disciplines intersect.
+ Ken Suh, JD, MBA
Tech-Focused Attorney, Adjunct Professor (AI, IP, and Privacy), Faculty Affiliate (AI), Board Advisor, Computer Scientist, and Entrepreneur
Ken Suh is an entrepreneur, business advisor, and trusted attorney with a strong record of assisting executive-level stakeholders achieve their business objectives and lead teams in high-growth environments. His business acumen, technical experience, and legal expertise enable him to deliver practical, impactful, and mission-focused advice to stakeholders in different functional roles at the highest levels of an organization. Ken has advised clients in almost every industry vertical on regulatory, litigation, and compliance risks associated with data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. He has successfully scaled multiple legal teams and mentored younger attorneys. Ken is a co-founder and board member of a telemedicine start-up, which was awarded first prize in the prestigious Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and advises numerous companies on corporate growth strategy and governance best practices. In addition, Ken is an Adjunct Professor and teaches substantive courses on Artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, leadership, data privacy/cybersecurity, and intellectual property.
+ Christopher Wall (Moderator)
DPO and Special Counsel for Global Privacy and Forensics, HaystackID
Chris Wall is DPO and Special Counsel for Global Privacy and Forensics at HaystackID. In his Special Counsel role, Chris helps HaystackID clients navigate the cross-border privacy and data protection landscape and advises clients on technical privacy and data protection issues associated with cyber investigations, data analytics, and discovery. Chris began his legal career as an antitrust lawyer before leaving traditional legal practice to join the technology consulting ranks in 2002. Prior to joining HaystackID, Chris worked at several global consulting firms, where he led cross-border cybersecurity, forensic, structured data, and traditional discovery investigations.
+ Patrick Zeller, FIP, CCEP-I
Senior Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer, Aristocrat
Patrick E. Zeller is Aristocrat’s Senior Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer, and managing Data Protection and AI Counsel. His team is responsible for Privacy, Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Gen AI, and Data Compliance in over 100 jurisdictions worldwide. His work experience includes global responsibility for privacy and data protection issues in 180 countries and over 110,000 employees for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and direct-to-consumer products. He has created and led other global programs in information governance, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, China, Brazil, Vietnam, Russia, and China), records management (records cleanup and defensible destruction), eDiscovery, cyber-security, Gen AI, and data protection. He is a former litigator and federal computer crimes prosecutor. Patrick defines global privacy, data strategy, and data protection, enabling the use of data for business growth. He is a problem solver with a proven track record for practical business advice in creating and maintaining strategic privacy, data protection, and security programs. Patrick is a leader who draws on the power of positive and collaborative leadership to balance privacy and cybersecurity risks with business needs and growth opportunities. Patrick is a member of The Sedona Conference® international and Cyber security working groups. He is also a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (FIP, CIPP/US, CIPM, and CIPP/E). Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, International, and is getting certified in Gen AI at Stanford University. Patrick is a frequent author and speaker on Privacy and data protection issues, including such topics as Privacy, Gen AI, Blockchain/DLT, IoT, cross-border discovery, data protection and privacy, developing trends, technology-assisted review; and privilege and ethics in eDiscovery, Privacy, and Digital Compliance.

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